Rights

The right as citizens. Students have the right to enjoy the same freedoms as are
guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky,
and to expect an education of the highest quality.

The right to speak on University property provided that his/her behavior does not
infringe on the rights of others as further defined in the University policy on time, place, and manner of meetings, assemblies, and demonstrations.

The right of freedom to hear and participate in dialogue and to examine diverse views
and ideas.

The right to participate in all areas and activities of the university, free from
any form of discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national
or ethnic origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status
in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

The right to engage, either individually or in association with others, in off-campus
activities, exercising rights as a citizen. When so engaged, in a context in which
the participant is identified as a student, there exists a responsibility to make
clear that the student does not represent the University.

The right of due process in the judicial system in accordance with rules of procedures
prescribed in the Student Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

The responsibility of assuming the consequences of one’s own actions.

The responsibility to insure that no student organization, constitution or other organizational
document includes discriminatory clauses pertaining to race, creed, religion, color,
sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

The responsibility to respect the rights and property of others, including other students,
the faculty and the administration.

The responsibility to recognize that student actions reflect upon the individuals
involved and upon the entire university community.

The responsibility for knowledge of and observance of established University policies
presented in official University publications.

Choose right over wrong, ethics over convenience, and truth over popularity...This
is the path of integrity-

Promoting Ethics, Integrity, Civility and Responsibility of all Students